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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,436.84, 410,152.80 and 86,448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,436.84, 410,152.80 and 86,448.40 is: 129,671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,436.84 : 410,152.80 = 86,448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,436.84/410,152.80 = 86,448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,436.84x = 410,152.80 × 86,448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,436.84x = 35,457,053,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,457,053,315.52/273,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,671.82

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